Magic Purple vs Witchbane Plum

How close are they?

ΔE 13.2, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Witchbane Plum is much more muted than Magic Purple.

Can I use Witchbane Plum instead of Magic Purple?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 13). Witchbane Plum is much more muted than Magic Purple.

Can I use Magic Purple instead of Witchbane Plum?

The same difference applies the other way round: Magic Purple is much more saturated.

ΔE is the colour difference between our two swatch estimates: under about 6 is close, over about 15 is loose. Real paints also differ in finish, coverage and how they thin, so test before you commit.